Recreational Activities

Water Recreation

There are two main lakes in Great Blue Heron Provincial Park: Anglin and Emma.

There are four beaches located throughout the park. There are two on the Anglin Lake side - one at the Anderson Point campground and another at the Jacobsen Bay day-use area. There are another two at Emma Lake - one at the Murray Point campground and another at the Murray Point day-use area.

Both the Jacobsen Bay and Murray Point day-use areas offer picnic areas, fish-filleting stations and more. Two boat launches are available: one at Jacobsen Bay on Anglin Lake and another just north of the Murray Point campground beach on Emma Lake.

There is excellent fishing on both lakes, and Anglin Lake is known for its exceptional canoe and kayak opportunities.

Trails

Hiking

Anglin Lake offers exceptional hiking and biking trails, many of which connect to Spruce River Highlands Trail in Prince Albert National Park. Trailheads are located at Jacobsen Bay boat launch or the Anglin bridge.

Be sure to take in the view from the Tower Cabin, a 6 km round-trip from the bridge. The 6 km Valleyview Trail is located along Highway 953 between Emma and Anglin lakes.

Winter Recreation

Great Blue Heron is one of Saskatchewan's finest winter recreation destinations.

Cross-country Ski Trails

Great Blue Heron maintains 21 km of groomed cross-country ski/snowshoe trails with warm up shelters at Anglin Lake. Six km of these trails are located at Valleyview Trail along Highway 953.

Snowmobile Trails

There are 50 km of snowmobile trails that wind between the many lakes in the area, including Anglin and Emma Lakes. Warm-up shelters and fuel stations are available.

Other Amenities

Special events and interpretive programs are held throughout the summer.

There are a wide variety of other services near to and in the park, including accommodations, groceries, fuel, watercraft rentals and more. Visit our What's Nearby page for all of the details.

Seasonal Camping

Great Blue Heron Provincial Park offers some seasonal campsites, which are typically available from mid-May to the end of September. For more information on the Seasonal Camping program, click here.

Group Camping

Great Blue Heron has several group campgrounds. Bookings for group campsites may be made up to two seasons in advance.

NOTE: In 2018 Saskatchewan provincial parks will be unable to accept group bookings and hall rental reservations for the 2019 camping season due to system upgrades. Group bookings and hall rental reservations for 2019 will be available at a later date. We apologize for the inconvenience.

For more information on Seasonal or Group camping visit our Camping INFO page.

Designated in 2013, Great Blue Heron Provincial Park offers a quiet escape to those wishing to embrace the great outdoors. Adjacent to Prince Albert National Park, Great Blue Heron offers a variety of camping opportunities including electric, non-electric and group campsites. This scenic park is popular with hikers, anglers and canoeists. Other amenities include beach and picnic areas, lodging at Land of the Loon Resort or in a new Mongolian-style yurt, a boat launch, filleting station and groomed hiking/cross-country ski trails connecting to Prince Albert National Park.

Campsite Reservation Service

Saskatchewan Provincial Park Info

Designated in 2013, Great Blue Heron Provincial Park offers a quiet escape to those wishing to embrace the great outdoors. Adjacent to Prince Albert National Park, Great Blue Heron offers a variety of camping opportunities including electric, non-electric and group campsites. This scenic park is popular with hikers, anglers and canoeists. Other amenities include beach and picnic areas, lodging at Land of the Loon Resort or in a new Mongolian-style yurt, a boat launch, filleting station and groomed hiking/cross-country ski trails connecting to Prince Albert National Park.

Location Info

Recreational Activities

Water Recreation

There are two main lakes in Great Blue Heron Provincial Park: Anglin and Emma.

There are four beaches located throughout the park. There are two on the Anglin Lake side - one at the Anderson Point campground and another at the Jacobsen Bay day-use area. There are another two at Emma Lake - one at the Murray Point campground and another at the Murray Point day-use area.

Both the Jacobsen Bay and Murray Point day-use areas offer picnic areas, fish-filleting stations and more. Two boat launches are available: one at Jacobsen Bay on Anglin Lake and another just north of the Murray Point campground beach on Emma Lake.

There is excellent fishing on both lakes, and Anglin Lake is known for its exceptional canoe and kayak opportunities.

Trails

Hiking

Anglin Lake offers exceptional hiking and biking trails, many of which connect to Spruce River Highlands Trail in Prince Albert National Park. Trailheads are located at Jacobsen Bay boat launch or the Anglin bridge.

Be sure to take in the view from the Tower Cabin, a 6 km round-trip from the bridge. The 6 km Valleyview Trail is located along Highway 953 between Emma and Anglin lakes.

Winter Recreation

Great Blue Heron is one of Saskatchewan's finest winter recreation destinations.

Cross-country Ski Trails

Great Blue Heron maintains 21 km of groomed cross-country ski/snowshoe trails with warm up shelters at Anglin Lake. Six km of these trails are located at Valleyview Trail along Highway 953.

Snowmobile Trails

There are 50 km of snowmobile trails that wind between the many lakes in the area, including Anglin and Emma Lakes. Warm-up shelters and fuel stations are available.

Other Amenities

Special events and interpretive programs are held throughout the summer.

There are a wide variety of other services near to and in the park, including accommodations, groceries, fuel, watercraft rentals and more. Visit our What's Nearby page for all of the details.

Seasonal Camping

Great Blue Heron Provincial Park offers some seasonal campsites, which are typically available from mid-May to the end of September. For more information on the Seasonal Camping program, click here.

Group Camping

Great Blue Heron has several group campgrounds. Bookings for group campsites may be made up to two seasons in advance.

NOTE: In 2018 Saskatchewan provincial parks will be unable to accept group bookings and hall rental reservations for the 2019 camping season due to system upgrades. Group bookings and hall rental reservations for 2019 will be available at a later date. We apologize for the inconvenience.

For more information on Seasonal or Group camping visit our Camping INFO page.